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Understanding Knot Language: A Guide for Firefighters and Technical Rope Rescuers

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog, Knot Craft, Knots, Bends & Hitches

Within the scope of rescue rigging and rope work, understanding the language and terms used can often be as critical as learning the techniques themselves. This segment isn’t just about imparting knowledge on how to tie knots but aims to clarify the commonly misunderstood terminologies in the field. By breaking down these terms, we hope […]

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Mastering Bombproof Anchors: Critical Considerations for Rope Rescue Technicians

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog

Rescuers who work in technical rope rescue need to establish reliable and secure bombproof anchors to ensure the utmost safety in challenging situations. This means assessing the load capacity and placement of anchors, incorporating redundancy and anchor equalization, regularly checking for anchor integrity, and anticipating dynamic forces. In this blog post, we will discuss these

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SQUID: A Lifeline on the Precipice

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog

This scenario illustrates the practical use of the SQUID within an anchor system for mainline operations, highlighting its features and benefits in a real-world context. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and receive proper training before using any equipment for rope rescue. High in the treacherous cliffs of a remote mountain range, a climbing team found

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IMPORTANT: 8 Anchoring Considerations That Will Save Your Life

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog

Hi All! I had to laugh the other day when, with a friend, he called me out on my “euphemisms”. To understand this… the definition of euphemism is – “a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing”. I had too

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Anchor Overview for Rope Rescue Rigging

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors / 9 Comments

Anchors Overview Anchors are the foundation on which we build our rescue systems. Rescuers must quickly decide on an appropriate anchor system for a given rescue situation. Usually, anchors need to be in place before other aspects of the rescue can proceed. Determining where anchors should be built and beginning their construction early are critical

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Selecting An Anchor

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog / 8 Comments

The following is an excerpt from the RRG and RLA Anchors course. Thanks to Peak Rescue Institute for the graphics! Selecting an Anchor Anchor Selection Anchor selection is a vast topic and could go on for hours, days, and even weeks. Excellent judgment, experience, practice, and insight all play a part in quality built anchors.

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Swiftwater Rescue: Three Point Anchor with Vector Assist

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Swiftwater / Water Rescue / 30 Comments

The goal of this video was to capture the essence of anchors for the rescue boat and the hydraulic effects of the river on the rescue raft itself. After the ResqMax was used to shoot the line across the river, the River Left team anchored one line while River Right A and River Right B

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SwiftWater Rescue / 2 Point Anchor: Victim Pick-Off River Left

Lance Piatt / Anchoring / 13 Comments

A dramatization where a victim or patient must be transported to the opposite side of the river. The team uses a 2 point anchor system (meaning two separate anchored ropes to the boat) and allows the river to “ferry” the boat to the other side and back again. A ResqMax line gunwas used to

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Swiftwater Rescue 2 Point Anchor with Assist: Single Victim

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Swiftwater / Water Rescue / 5 Comments

In this segment, two rescuers ferry across the river prepped and ready to receive the line shot from the Rescue Max. Rescuer enters the water with the far bank hauling the near band (river right) giving slack. Anchors are established on both sides of the river (2 points) with the third assist (throw bag) to

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Technical Rigging – Anchors Part 1

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Blog, Personal Competencies, Portable Anchors / 4,319 Comments

Technical Articles | Anchors Part 1 This will be the first of a two-part series on anchors. This section, purposely, will not include situations that necessitate vehicles, pickets or other such portable anchors. Nor is the series meant to be an exhaustive source of information… there are numerous books on this subject. If you have

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Anchoring

Understanding Knot Language: A Guide for Firefighters and Technical Rope Rescuers

Mastering Bombproof Anchors: Critical Considerations for Rope Rescue Technicians

SQUID: A Lifeline on the Precipice

IMPORTANT: 8 Anchoring Considerations That Will Save Your Life

Anchor Overview for Rope Rescue Rigging

Selecting An Anchor

Swiftwater Rescue: Three Point Anchor with Vector Assist

SwiftWater Rescue / 2 Point Anchor: Victim Pick-Off River Left

Swiftwater Rescue 2 Point Anchor with Assist: Single Victim

Technical Rigging – Anchors Part 1

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